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Ketogenic Diet and the Skin
Dana Harb1, Lina Abdullah1, Mazen Kurban1
1Department of Dermatology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Abstract:
In dermatology, the role of dietary modifications as a means to manage or prevent skin disorders has recently gained special attention among patients and physicians. This is especially true for the currently popular ketogenic diet (KD), which comprises low carbohydrate, high fat, and adequate amount of protein. Recent evidence from basic science research, small clinical trials, population studies, and reports has presented promising potential role of KD as a supplementary or adjuvant treatment in different cutaneous disorders mainly due to its anti-inflammatory properties. This review is directed at raising awareness among dermatologists on the potential uses of KD in managing skin disorders, such as acne, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa, among others. In addition, cutaneous adverse reactions, such as prurigo pigmentosa and nutritional deficiencies, which have been associated with KD, are also discussed in this review.
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